# Magic of Lights Drive-Through at Holmdel (PNC Bank Arts Center)

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: PNC Bank Arts Center (Magic of Lights Holmdel), 116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733
- Ages: All ages (drive-through, per vehicle)
- Price: November-only standard car $22 online / $30 at the gate; season any-day and weekday car tickets discounted before Nov 19; limo/party bus $54.99, bus $79.99
- Organizer: Magic of Lights
- Official page: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02006545CAD297F6
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Magic of Lights is a drive-through holiday light show at Holmdel in Monmouth County, running nightly from November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Families stay in their own car and wind slowly along a lit route of LED holiday scenes, characters and digital animations; the organizer's page also flags Santa and ice skating as part of this year's Holmdel show. Because it is one price per carload, it is an easy outing with babies and toddlers in car seats or children in pajamas, and a visit takes well under an hour. Hours are 5–10 pm Sunday to Thursday and 5–11 pm Friday and Saturday. November-only tickets are the cheapest of the season ($22 per standard car online, $30 at the gate) and cannot be used in December; a 'Santa Saver' any-time ticket is discounted until November 19, and weekday (Mon–Thu) tickets cost less than any-day tickets. Limo/party-bus and bus pricing is separate. Buy online through the organizer's Ticketmaster link to save; gate sales start only once the show is open.

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